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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.64, 14,029.61 and 6,806.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.64, 14,029.61 and 6,806.13 is: 9,390.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.64 : 14,029.61 = 6,806.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.64/14,029.61 = 6,806.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.64x = 14,029.61 × 6,806.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.64x = 95,487,262.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,487,262.87/10,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.37

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